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What is an Account Manager?
As Account Manager You combine customer focus with commercial insight. You maintain relationships with existing customers, spot new opportunities in the market and ensure that both the customer and the company grow.
What does an Account Manager do?
The account manager is the connecting link between customer and organization. You maintain existing customer relationships, acquire new customers and ensure optimal cooperation. You think strategically about growth opportunities, negotiations and long-term partnerships.
What competencies should you have?
These are the qualities that make you excel in this role:
Excellent communication skills
Commercial and results-oriented insight
Persuasiveness and negotiating skills
Relationship orientation and empathy
What does a workday look like?
You start your day by reviewing client appointments and sales goals. Then you call customers to discuss current projects or plan an appointment with a potential new customer. In between you work out quotations, keep track of progress in the CRM system and consult with marketing or product development about opportunities in the market. You constantly switch between advising, networking and selling.
How do you become an Account Manager?
To become an account manager, there are several possible routes. Most account managers are educated at the college level, for example: - Commercial Economics - Business Administration - Marketing & Communications - International Business
In addition, training in sales strategies, negotiation and account management are valuable additions. For commercial inside sales positions, a level 4 MBO education (e.g., Junior Account Manager) is also a good stepping stone.
Salary
An account manager's salary in 2025 will average between €2,600 and €4,800 gross per month, depending on experience, education level and typ...